Departure Bay Travel Guide
Nanaimo





Visit Departure Bay
Stay near popular Departure Bay attractions
Things to do

Whale Watching Nanaimo Open Boat Tour
Rp3.171.823
per adult
88% of travellers recommend

Nanaimo Whale Watching in a Semi-Covered Boat
Rp3.171.823
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Tofino to Nanaimo: Private car transfer
Rp7.929.557
per traveller
Top hotels in Departure Bay

Coast Bastion Hotel
11 Bastion Street Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp1.972.629 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
Rp1.972.629
Rp2.288.251 total
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,875 reviews)
"Excellent location in Nanaimo. The rooms are spacious and clean. Love that it’s pet friendly. I’ll definitely be back when I’m in Nanaimo next."
Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

THE Beach Club Resort
181 Beachside Drive Parksville BC
The price is Rp2.137.225 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp2.137.225
Rp2.746.793 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Parksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,457 reviews)
"All good"
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
1155 Resort Drive Parksville BC
The price is Rp3.247.269 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
Rp3.247.269
Rp3.734.359 total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Parksville. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Parksville Beach and Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Restaurant was very good as well."
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Courtyard By Marriott Nanaimo
100 Gordon Street Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp1.911.063 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp1.911.063
Rp2.216.833 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...

Travelodge by Wyndham Nanaimo
96 Terminal Avenue North Nanaimo BC
The price is Rp1.319.274 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.319.274
Rp1.530.358 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nanaimo. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,517 reviews)
"The motel has an excellent location. Breakfast is simple but it gets you the energy for a good start of the day, especially those hard boiled eggs. I will definitely choose this motel for my next stay in Nanaimo."
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2026

Hotel Feng, BW Signature Collection
424 West Island Highway Parksville BC
The price is Rp1.706.388 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
Rp1.706.388
Rp1.962.346 total
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Parksville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Where to stay in Departure Bay
Find the best Departure Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Central Nanaimo
If you're spending some time in Central Nanaimo, Maffeo Sutton Park and Stones Marina are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Nanaimo
If you're spending some time in Downtown Nanaimo, Bastion and Nanaimo Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Stephenson Point
While Stephenson Point may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Departure Bay Beach and Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
